The Arcana x Reader Scenarios {Book Two}

You have to fake your death to escape a dangerous criminal

Sorry if some of them are bad, I just couldn't get into the serious/angst mood for some of them but I wanted to upload something since I felt bad keeping all of you waiting.

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Asra:

He went to the baker and the baker told him he's sorry for his loss, causing Asra to give him a confused expression then say he hasn't lost anyone. The baker gave him this shocked expression before apologizing that he has to break the news. He pointed to the center of the market, saying you came rushing through with some infamous criminal behind you, who then stabbed you in the center of the market. All Asra could do was stare to where the baker pointed before asking what happened after that. So the baker told him that guards came and took your body away and now the guards are going around to find the criminal. Asra felt furious that the criminal got away, but also so confused, thinking that this has to be some stupid joke, or maybe a nightmare. He hurried away and to the center of the market, only to stare at the blood splattered on the stones. He didn't know what to do or where to go, his mind felt like a mess. But then he realized if the guards took your body, surely Nadia must know more about this so he hurried to the palace. As he stormed in the room, about to apologize for storming in here but it's urgent, he just stared as you sat there, sipping a cup while holding a snack. All Asra could do was stare at you, feeling so many emotions now but also feeling even more confused. Nadia gave him a smile and poured a cup of tea before holding it to him, telling him to take a seat and calm down and let you explain what happened. As he took the cup, Nadia chuckled to you that you are cruel for not letting Asra in on your plan. You explained to Asra your plan and how you had to fake your own death before apologizing that you didn't let him in on it but you needed his genuine reaction so if the criminal was watching him, they would really believe you are death. Asra sighed as he rubbed his face with his hands before mumbling it's fine and he understands. He fell silent for a few seconds before he pressed his hands harder against his face, feeling tears form. When you worriedly asked if he's mad and sad with you, he shook his head and said he's just really happy you aren't death.

Nadia:

She knew something was wrong. You never leave without first telling her, that's something she asked you to do so she always knows where you are and what danger you are getting yourself into. So when Portia ran in with tears, crying you have passed, Nadia was quick to demand for her to bring her evidence. As she saw all the evidence, she still thought that nothing added up and you are not a person to just pass away so easily, so she demanded that a search party happens. As a month passed, she began worrying, doubting herself, thinking that maybe you really are gone. While she sat on her bed, pondering about it, feeling her chest hurt more and more at the thought that you might really be gone, she froze as a sound came from her balcony. She twirled around and stared as you stood there, knocking on it the door to alert her and tell her to open it. She was quick to rush around the bed and throw the doors open before embracing you, asking you where you have been. As you explained to her everything that happened, she guided you to the bed so you can sit down. Once finished, she wore a serious expression, saying this is a serious situation. She asked you if the criminal is caught yet, to which you shook your head, saying you just avoided them but you seen them enter a place a few times. When you said that, she was quick to jump up, saying she will gather some guards, determined to catch this criminal. She laid out a map and you pointed out the places you usually saw them and then Nadia gave it to a commander she trusts well, wishing them luck with a serious expression. When the criminal was caught, she hurried to you and told you about it before asking you if you wish to come with her to question them at their cell.

Julian:

He was returning from the tavern when he noticed you rush by making him stare then shout, asking you why you are in such a hurry. But you just looked at him with this sorry look. That look worried him so he hurried after you. He yelled your name with so much worry and confusion as you ran into the woods. He thought for a moment that maybe you are just going to Muriel, but you didn't go to Muriel's hut, you went in another direction. He came to a stumbling stop as you stood on a cliff, both panting like crazy. He gave you these "what the hell you doing" eyes before calling out to you, nervously saying he thinks you should get away from the edge before you fall in. But you just swallowed as you looked down then said that's the plan before turning, spreading your arms and letting yourself drop causing him to scream your name and stumble to the edge, dropping to his knees. But he didn't see you anywhere making him frown, his heart still beating so fast that he can hear and feel it, only to tense up as he heard leaves. He turned and eyed the trees and bushes, before spotting a figure in the dark hurrying away. He let out a high shriek as suddenly someone took his wrist. He was quick to twirl and stare as you were holding onto the edge, groaning out a little help would be appreciated. He was quick to push his confusion aside and pull you up. Once you were back on the cliff, he pointed to the bottom, asking why the hell you just jumped down and how you survived. So as you explained you needed that criminal off your back and you just used some magic to survive, he stared before looking where the figure stood, asking who the criminal is. As you explained all you knew about the criminal, Julian frowned and said you should inform Nadia about this so she can send out guards to go catch them. Then he seemed to think before he smirked and said you can both catch them and then probably get a reward fee for it. All you could do was pant and stare at him before telling him his pirate side is showing, referring to how he's thinking about money right now. All he did was shrug and say you can never have too much money. He helped you up then asked what you are planning to do now with the criminal since they will eventually find out you didn't die and return. He gave you a grin, assuring you he will help you in any way he can, even if that means being used as bait.